1946 shilling value - Australia - Melbourne mint
What is a 1946 Australian shilling coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1946 (m) shilling from Australia.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| $4 | $5 | $6 |
$15 |
$35 |
$70+ |
Values are in Australian Dollars
Based on European Grading System
Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
Australia
shilling
KGVI 1946
Melbourne mint
The 1946 Australian shilling reverse
shows a merino ram, a tribute to the
wool industry.
The encircling legend reads
'AUSTRALIA' above, with
'SHILLING' and the date below.
primary varieties: 'Melbourne mint',
and 'Perth mint'
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The obverse features the bare head of
King George VI facing left, with the
surrounding legend: 'GEORGIVS VI
D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP.'
images courtesy of TDK APDC
Notes:
No mint mark (Melbourne mint).
Change of composition to 50% silver.
| Monarch | King George VI |
| Edge | reeded |
| Weight | 5.65 grams |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Comp | 50% silv, 40% cop, 10%
zinc/nick |
| Minted | Melbourne, Australia |
| Mintage | approx. 10,072,000 |
| Scarcity | relatively common for period |
| Obverse | Thomas H. Paget |
| Reverse | George Kruger Gray |
1946 Australian
shilling specifications
Melbourne mint
1946 Australian
shilling design
Melbourne mint
The retail value of a 1946
(Melbourne mint) Australian
shilling can range from
$4 to over $70, depending
on grade, condition,
desirability, and demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
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Grading Terms
| VG | Very Good |
| F | Fine |
| VF | Very Fine |
| EF | Extremely Fine |
| aUnc | about Uncirculated |
| Unc | Uncirculated |